December weather forecast
Ellwood City, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ellwood City, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Ellwood City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ellwood City, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69 snowfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ellwood City?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ellwood City, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ellwood City, in December, during 14.1 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ellwood City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ellwood City, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average temperature in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average pressure in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average humidity in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average UV index in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Ellwood City, PA

Average visibility in December - Ellwood City, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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